29 July 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated July 29, 1944. He updates them on his everyday life and how alike every day is. He makes a veiled reference to an event that took place which he cannot mention. He may be referring to a visit by Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Hawaii that took place July 29, 1944. He is glad they received the pillow top he sent and asks them to send a picture of him to Melvin. He complains about Doris Bixler expecting him to send her gifts. He updates them on a few friends; June Walter, Dottie Erickson, and Joe Rock. He…

GLC09611.347

3 August 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 3, 1944. He updates them on the letters he received from them and June. He mentions that he had a photograph taken and it should be ready by the end of the month. He also mentions receiving a photograph of June. He comments on not buying bonds because he is worried that after the war he will need the money and the bonds will be frozen. He also mentions the prisoners of war in Italy and doesn't understand why, if they are no longer considered prisoners, they aren't sent home.

GLC09611.348

3 October 1920

Independent Corporation

Magazine

Title: The Independent [Vol. 104, no. 3743 (October 3, 1920)]

One magazine entitled the Independent dated October 3, 1920. Contains articles concerning the 1920 election. Articles include; a Theodore Roosevelt Portrait, Go Forward from Economic Serfdom by Parley Parker Christensen, Sizing Up Senators by Susan Brown Bristol, The Battle of Blanc Mont by Captain Joseph Mills Hanson, Rheumatism? There's No Such Disease! by William Brady M.D. Republicans Who Will Vote for Cox, Why Vote For Harding by Talcott Williams, Why Vote For Cox by Norman Hapgood, Knocking the Bottom out of British Business by Edwin B. Slosson, Cold Comfort for a Million Miners (…

GLC09912

circa 1880

Hall, Henry B., 1808-1884

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Victor Emanuel

One engraving of Victor Emanuel dated circa 1880. Bust portrait of Emanuel.

GLC08878.0635

circa 1880

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Victor Emanuel

One engraving of Victor Emanuel dated circa 1880. Half standing portrait of Emanuel.

GLC08878.0636

circa 1880

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Victor Emanuel

One engraving of Victor Emanuel dated circa 1880. Half standing portrait of Emanuel.

GLC08878.0637

1873

Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Victor Emanuel

One engraving of Victor Emanuel published by Johnson Fry &Co. from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel dated circa 1873. Half standing portrait of Emanuel.

GLC08878.0638

1940

Nayer, A., fl. 1873

Postcard

Title: Engraving of Victor Emanuel III

One postcard featuring a portrait of Victor Emanuel III dated circa 1940. Bust portrait of Emanuel III.

GLC08878.0639

1940

Raphael Tuck & Sons

Postcard

Title: Engraving of Victor Emanuel III

One postcard featuring a portrait of Victor Emanuel III dated circa 1940. Bust portrait of Emanuel III.

GLC08878.0640

1940

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Victor Emanuel III

One engraving of Victor Emanuel III dated circa 1940. Bust portrait of Emanuel III.

GLC08878.0641

1940

Natura ed Arte

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Victor Emanuel III

One engraving of Victor Emanuel III dated circa 1940. Bust portrait of Emanuel III.

GLC08878.0642

5 June 1958

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Harry Truman reads a newspaper]

One photograph of Harry Truman dated June 5, 1958. Features Truman holding a newspaper. The description attached to the photo notes that it was taken in Naples during travels of Harry and Bess Truman.

GLC08878.1472

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Officer posed by the Tower of Pisa]

One undated photograph of an officer posed by the Tower of Pisa.

GLC09645.008

September 6, 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Germans Camps Where Nazis Hold Allied Prisoners of War

One newsmap entitled, "Germans Camps Where Nazis Hold Allied Prisoners of War" dated, September 4, 1943. Consists of a map depicting prisoner of war camps in Germany. On reverse side contains articles related to Americans defeating the Nazis in 40 towns in Italy. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column providing updates of businesses.

GLC09619.039

27 September 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Russian Might Smashing Nazis Back Across Dnieper River

One newsmap entitled, "Russian Might Smashing Nazis Back Across Dnieper River" dated, September 27, 1943. Consists of a map depicting Russian army fighting along the Dnieper River. On reverse side contains articles related to Americans aiding Italian citizens; Algerian forces fighting against German army and other news. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column providing updates of businesses.

GLC09619.040

11 October 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Mountbatten's Air, Sea and Land Forces Ready to Hit Burma

One newsmap entitled, "Mountbatten's Air, Sea and Land Forces Ready to Hit Burma" dated, October 11, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the British fleet moving towards Burma to remove Japanese forces. On reverse side contains articles related to Allies advancing in Italy; Goebbels claiming that the Allies were supporting Yugoslavian guerilla forces; Russian army learning of German army intentions in Crimea; and other news. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column providing updates of businesses.

GLC09619.041

8 November 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Allies Prepare to Strike by Land and Air Through China

One newsmap entitled, "Allies Prepare to Strike by Land and Air Through China" dated, November 8, 1943. Consists of a map depicting possible Allied offensive tactics from China. On reverse side contains articles related to an American pilot, Claude Weaver, who escaped a prisoner of war camp on a donkey; Nazi military recruiting Latvian men; bombing of the Vatican; and other news. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column providing updates of businesses.

GLC09619.042

November 1, 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Allied Activity in Aegean Sea Points to Balkan Offensive

One newsmap entitled, "Allied Activity in Aegean Sea Points to Balkan Offensive" dated, November 1, 1943.

GLC09619.043

6 March 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: MacArthur Moves Into Position for Assault on Philippines

One newsmap entitled, "MacArthur Moves Into Position for Assault on Philippines" dated, March 6, 1944. Consists of a map depicting General MacArthur's offensive tactic for attacking the Philippines. Reverse side contains articles related to Eisenhower visiting with troops; Italian General Pietro Badoglio threaten to resign over Roosevelt's plans for Italy's fleets; bombing over France and other news. Also included is the column, Farmers Market Today.

GLC09619.056

3 April 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Allies Race Against Time and Japs for Grip on Burma

One newsmap entitled, "Allies Race Against Time and Japs for Grip on Burma" dated, April 3, 1944. Consists of a map depicting effects of the Battle of Burma on both the Allies and Axis. Reverse side contains articles related to bombing in the suburbs of Rome; raids against the Nazis and other news. Also included is the column, Farmers Market Today.

GLC09619.059

1923-1925

Jenkins, William, fl. 1790

Photograph album

Title: [Photograph album belonging to William Jenkins, 1923-1925]

One photograph album dated 1923-1925 belonging to William Jenkins. Album contains 387 photographs related to training with the 17th Co. Marines; fellow service members; tourism and recreational activities. Places depicted include the Phillippines, Hawaii, Morocco, California, Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama, China, Massachusetts.

GLC09596.01

1937-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The letters contain day to day details of Leonards life and time in the service and traning. He attended Great Lakes Training Center in Illinois and was stationed in Hawaii after training. Most of the letters disscuss news from home. Of note Leonard also recieved letters from some friends who were also in the military and from their families keeping him…

GLC09611

1923-1943

Header Record

Title: [Two photograph albums belonging to William Jenkins, 1923-1943][Decimalized .01-.02]

Two photograph albums belonging to William Jenkins dated 1923-1943. The first album contains images of Jenkins while stationed in various bases throughout the world. Contains images of military life on base as well as visiting heritage sites. The second album contains official military photographs while the U.S. fought against Japan in the Guadalcanal.

GLC09596

1917-1918

Allied Printing Trades Council

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Allied Printing Trades Council Liberty Bond posters][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of World War I posters dated 1917-1918. Consists of five lithographs printed in Yiddish, Hungarian, Greek, Italian and German. Slogans throughout the collection encourage the idea that America's freedom is everyone's freedom and to purchase liberty bonds.

GLC09815

1917-1918

Allied Printing Trades Council

Poster

Title: "I Nostri Fratelli Stanno Combattendo Per La Liberta! Aiutateli. Acquistate Liberty Bonds."

One poster printed in Italian by the Allied Printing Trades Council. Item is dated 1917-1918 and was released during World War I. The text translates to: Our Brothers Are Fighting For Freedom! Help them. Buy Liberty Bonds.

GLC09815.04